Is Leigh High School a good school?

Yes! Leigh High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5 th of 168 Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Leigh High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended Leigh High School.

What is the racial makeup of Leigh High School?

Students at Leigh High School are 96% White, 2% American Indian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Leigh High School?

Leigh High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Leigh Elementary School

Leigh High School

Summary:

Leigh High School is a public high school in Leigh, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 99 students. This exceptional school is part of the Leigh Community Schools district, which is ranked 1 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Leigh High School has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state, ranking as high as 1st out of 219 Nebraska high schools in the 2017-2018 school year.

Leigh High School consistently outperforms the state and nearby schools in academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, 93.75% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 45.48% and 42.11%, respectively. The school also excels in NSCAS testing, with 100% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 95% in Mathematics, far exceeding the state averages. Additionally, Leigh High School maintains high graduation rates, with a 95.2% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

Leigh High School's strong performance is further highlighted by its relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.0% to 21.5% in recent years, compared to the higher rates of 21.1% seen in many nearby schools like Columbus High School and Lakeview High School. The school's high spending per student, at $24,373 in the 2022-2023 school year, also suggests it is well-resourced and able to provide personalized attention to its students, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 7-12

222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643-0098

(402) 487-2228

District: Leigh Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,373

Feeder schools for Leigh High School:

Elementary:

Leigh Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 97

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

American Indian:

2.1%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leigh High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.21. (See more...)

Compare Details Leigh High School ranks better than 97% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Leigh High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), American Indian (2.1%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leigh High School is 8.3. (See more...)

Compare Leigh High School employs 11.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leigh High School is $24,373.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Leigh High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leigh High School 5^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Leigh High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Leigh Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Leigh Community Schools 1^st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Leigh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	72.35	49^th	226	78.3%
2007	85.43	7^th	227	96.9%
2008	55.56	130^th	245	46.9%
2009	78.43	1^st	243	99.6%
2010	81.34	10^th	254	96.1%
2011	61.88	82^nd	246	66.7%
2012	50.75	133^rd	255	47.8%
2014	65.46	71^st	252	71.8%
2015	70.40	49^th	256	80.9%
2016	59.56	98^th	255	61.6%
2017	92.21	4^th	236	98.3%
2018	88.91	10^th	225	95.6%
2019	56.87	100^th	247	59.5%
2021	98.53	1^st	223	99.6%
2022	88.51	8^th	249	96.8%
2023	95.21	1^st	238	99.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Leigh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	98.26	1^st	204	99.5%
2022	85.14	13^th	234	94.4%
2023	94.19	3^rd	217	98.6%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Leigh High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Leigh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	71.81	44^th	249	82.3%
2007	67.51	63^rd	247	74.5%
2008	82.35	1^st	252	99.6%
2009	79.22	26^th	251	89.6%
2010	85.15	7^th	249	97.2%
2011	52.38	129^th	252	48.8%
2012	68.86	61^st	245	75.1%
2014	55.57	121^st	247	51.0%
2015	57.02	103^rd	242	57.4%
2018	99.34	1^st	219	99.5%
2021	89.63	16^th	209	92.3%
2022	92.55	10^th	202	95.0%
2023	75.56	43^rd	215	80.0%
2024	95.73	5^th	168	97.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Leigh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	99.44	1^st	205	99.5%
2021	90.11	13^th	200	93.5%
2022	88.80	14^th	196	92.9%
2023	73.47	42^nd	206	79.6%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Leigh High School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	110	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
1989	117	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
1990	125	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1991	130	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
1992	129	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
1993	134	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1994	141	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
1995	149	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1996	149	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1997	145	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1998	148	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1999	159	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	160
2000	159	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
2001	162	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2002	154	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2003	154	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2004	135	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2005	124	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
2006	111	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
2007	105	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2008	90	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2009	79	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2010	75	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
2011	76	0	4	0	0	0	0	80
2012	68	0	7	0	0	0	0	75
2013	59	0	6	0	0	0	0	65
2014	55	0	7	0	0	0	0	62
2015	59	0	12	0	0	0	0	71
2016	58	0	9	0	0	0	0	67
2017	64	0	12	0	0	0	0	76
2018	70	0	10	0	0	0	0	80
2019	77	0	7	0	0	0	0	84
2020	81	0	6	1	0	0	0	88
2021	88	0	6	1	0	0	0	95
2022	96	0	5	1	0	0	0	102
2023	93	0	4	1	0	1	0	99
2024	93	0	1	2	0	1	0	97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leigh High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	112	11.1	10.0	22.3
1989	119	11.3	10.5	23.5
1990	125	11.5	10.8	18.4
1991	130	11.2	11.6	22.3
1992	129	11.8	10.9	20.2
1993	134	11.5	11.7	24.6
1994	141	11.8	11.9	30.5
1995	150	12.0	12.5	16.7
1996	150	12.0	12.5	16.7
1997	146	12.2	12.0	17.1
1998	151	12.4	12.2	13.9
1999	160	11.9	13.4	31.4
2000	160	11.5	13.9	25.6
2001	163	11.2	14.6	25.2
2002	162	11.4	14.2	23.5
2003	162	11.4	14.2	23.5
2004	139	11.3	12.3	23.7
2005	125	11.2	11.2	22.4
2006	111	11.0	10.1	24.3
2007	107	10.9	9.8	16.8
2008	91	11.1	8.2	17.6
2009	81	11.1	7.3	18.5
2010	79	10.7	7.3	26.6
2011	80	10.5	7.6	32.5
2012	75	10.5	7.1	40
2013	65	10.9	5.9	29.2
2014	62	10.2	6.0	27.4
2015	71	11.0	6.4	32.4
2016	67	11.0	6.0	31.3
2017	76	12.7	5.9	35.5
2018	80	12.4	6.4	33.8
2019	84	10.5	7.9	29.8
2020	88	10.4	8.4	31.8
2021	95	9.5	10.0	30.5
2022	102	10.0	10.1	23.5
2023	99	11.2	8.8	26.3
2024	97	11.6	8.3	26.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leigh High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	112	11.1	10.0	22.3
1989	119	11.3	10.5	23.5
1990	125	11.5	10.8	18.4
1991	130	11.2	11.6	22.3
1992	129	11.8	10.9	20.2
1993	134	11.5	11.7	24.6
1994	141	11.8	11.9	30.5
1995	150	12.0	12.5	16.7
1996	150	12.0	12.5	16.7
1997	146	12.2	12.0	17.1
1998	151	12.4	12.2	13.9
1999	160	11.9	13.4	31.4
2000	160	11.5	13.9	25.6
2001	163	11.2	14.6	25.2
2002	162	11.4	14.2	23.5
2003	162	11.4	14.2	23.5
2004	139	11.3	12.3	23.7
2005	125	11.2	11.2	22.4
2006	111	11.0	10.1	24.3
2007	107	10.9	9.8	16.8
2008	91	11.1	8.2	17.6
2009	81	11.1	7.3	18.5
2010	79	10.7	7.3	26.6
2011	80	10.5	7.6	32.5
2012	75	10.5	7.1	40
2013	65	10.9	5.9	29.2
2014	62	10.2	6.0	27.4
2015	71	11.0	6.4	32.4
2016	67	11.0	6.0	31.3
2017	76	12.7	5.9	35.5
2018	80	12.4	6.4	33.8
2019	84	10.5	7.9	29.8
2020	88	10.4	8.4	31.8
2021	95	9.5	10.0	30.5
2022	102	10.0	10.1	23.5
2023	99	11.2	8.8	26.3
2024	97	11.6	8.3	26.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leigh High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$174 (0.7%)	$20,453 (86.4%)	$23,663
2020	$569 (2.3%)	$21,167 (85.7%)	$24,704
2021	$138 (0.6%)	$19,299 (77.2%)	$25,004
2022	$853 (3.9%)	$17,747 (80.2%)	$22,135
2023	$562 (2.3%)	$20,717 (85.0%)	$24,373

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leigh High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 100^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 1^st of 238 Middle schools	40.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Leigh High School)	68	75	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Leigh Community Schools)	68	75	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Leigh High School)	42	94	52%
7th Grade Mathematics (Leigh Community Schools)	42	94	52%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Leigh High School)	50	95	45%
8th Grade Mathematics (Leigh Community Schools)	50	95	45%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	84	99	17.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	77	93	20.8%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.8%	26.3%	3.5%

Schools Near Leigh High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leigh High School	Public	7-12	222 W 4th St	Leigh	68643	Colfax County	Leigh Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 487-2228	97	12	8.3	26.8%	93 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	95.7	5^th of 168 public high schools	97.0%		75.6	43^rd of 215 public high schools	80.0%	38	$24,373	$562	$20,717
Clarkson Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	649 Cherry St	Clarkson	68629	Colfax County	Clarkson Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 892-3454	122	13	9.5	35.2%	113 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)								(n/a)	$23,730	$188	$19,419
Howells Senior High School	Public	7-12	417 Center Street	Howells	68641	Colfax County	Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 986-1621	137	14	9.6	33.6%	122 (89.1%)	1 (0.7%)	14 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	84.6	19^th of 168 public high schools	88.7%		46	113^th of 215 public high schools	47.4%	94	$21,200	$150	$17,325
Humphrey Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	405 South 7th Street	Humphrey	68642	Platte County	Humphrey Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 923-1230	133	12	11.5	18.8%	132 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.8	10^th of 168 public high schools	94.0%		23.7	165^th of 215 public high schools	23.3%	155	$19,362	$423	$16,477
Madison High School	Public	9-12	700 S Kent	Madison	68748	Madison County	Madison Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 454-3336	158	17	9.1	63.9%	31 (19.6%)	1 (0.6%)	115 (72.8%)	10 (6.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.4	129^th of 168 public high schools	23.2%		4.9	210^th of 215 public high schools	2.3%	81	$24,281	$1,559	$19,450
Northeast NE Juvenile Services	Public	6-12	1313 1/2 N Main Street	Madison	68748	Madison County	Northeast NE Juvenile Services	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 454-3955	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lakeview High School	Public	9-12	3744 83rd St	Columbus	68601	Platte County	Lakeview Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 564-8518	326	25	12.9	37.1%	233 (71.5%)	1 (0.3%)	85 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	45.1	101^st of 168 public high schools	39.9%		64.6	74^th of 215 public high schools	65.6%	27	$18,767	$195	$14,855
Stanton High School	Public	7-12	1007 Kingwood St	Stanton	68779	Stanton County	Stanton Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 439-2250	190	16	11.5	44.7%	167 (87.9%)	3 (1.6%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.7%)	15.3	147^th of 168 public high schools	12.5%		19.6	178^th of 215 public high schools	17.2%	31	$27,150	$282	$22,315
Columbus High School	Public	9-12	3434 Discoverer Drive	Columbus	68602	Platte County	Columbus Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 563-7050	1,295	77	16.9	53.4%	616 (47.6%)	21 (1.6%)	617 (47.6%)	12 (0.9%)	8 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.6%)	23.7	133^rd of 168 public high schools	20.8%		22.3	169^th of 215 public high schools	21.4%	36	$12,691	$850	$10,159

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